881 Merle AveMartinezCA94553
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Steady Equity Builder881 Merle Ave, Martinez, CA, 94553 in Martinez earns a respectable 7.89% gross yield at $432,000, but after the $1,943/mo mortgage the net cash flow is $168/mo, a tight but positive spread. Expense discipline (vacancy, management, maintenance) will determine whether the margin widens. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.46) still qualifies on property income; a larger down payment can improve the cash-flow buffer. Long-term, 5% appreciation projects $119,354 over five years, making equity the dominant return driver. Total projected return: $174,546.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $168 | $300 |
City averages based on Martinez market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,840 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,501 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.14x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, book time with your loan officer →
Estimates assume 6.0% rate / 30-yr fixed, 30% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Single Family
Built in 1941
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94553, Martinez, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,001 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,368 (66.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,906 (29.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 727 ( 3.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $816,989 |
| Average Home Value | $866,436 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,982
Single Family
17,581
Multi-Family
2,401
Businesses
1,659
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Ziffy AI Summary
A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |
- Attractive rent-to-price ratio for income stability
- Good fit for DSCR financing with healthy coverage
Single Family
Built in 1941
3,920 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 94553, Martinez, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 20,001 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,368 (66.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,906 (29.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 727 ( 3.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $816,989 |
| Average Home Value | $866,436 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
19,982
Single Family
17,581
Multi-Family
2,401
Businesses
1,659
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: Debbi Snyder • Snyder Real Estate Group
Mls Name: CCAR
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #41098012
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